Authentic Brazilian Feijoada Stew Recipe
A hearty Brazilian stew of black beans with beef and pork, traditionally served with rice, orange slices, and collard greens.
Equipment
- Large pot or Dutch oven
- Knife and cutting board
Ingredients
- 17.5 oz black beans soaked overnight
- 7 oz pork shoulder cut into cubes
- 7 oz beef brisket cut into cubes
- 7 oz smoked sausage sliced
- 1 onion chopped
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
For serving:
- Cooked white rice
- Orange slices
- collard greens Steamed
Instructions
Prepare the beans:
- Drain and rinse the soaked black beans. Set aside.17.5 oz black beans
Cook the meats:
- In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat. Add the pork shoulder, beef brisket, and smoked sausage. Brown the meats on all sides.7 oz pork shoulder, 7 oz beef brisket, 1 tbsp vegetable oil, 7 oz smoked sausage
Add aromatics and beans:
- Add the chopped onion and minced garlic to the pot. Sauté until the onion is translucent.1 onion, 4 cloves garlic
- Add the black beans, bay leaves, and enough water to cover the beans and meat.2 bay leaves
Simmer the stew:
- Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for about 2 hours, or until the beans are tender and the meats are cooked through. Stir occasionally and add more water if necessary.
Season and serve:
- Season with salt and pepper to taste. Remove the bay leaves before serving.Salt and pepper to taste
- Serve the feijoada hot with cooked white rice, orange slices, and steamed collard greens. Garnish with fresh cilantro.Fresh cilantro, Cooked white rice, Orange slices, collard greens
Notes
Soaking the beans overnight helps reduce cooking time and improves texture.
Adjust the types of meats based on availability and preference.
Adjust the types of meats based on availability and preference.
Nutrition
Calories: 323kcalCarbohydrates: 23gProtein: 23gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 58mgSodium: 326mgPotassium: 573mgFiber: 8gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 9IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 37mgIron: 3mg
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